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Minutes of a meeting of the ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE, Arlesey Town Council held in the Village Hall, Arlesey on Tuesday 22 January 2008.
PRESENT: Cllrs: V Williams (Chairman) H Harper D Beatham R Harris J Caffrey C Howitt I Dalgarno Ms C Marshall N Daniels D Page Mrs H Frost M Rainbow Also present: Mrs L Rowe (Assistant Clerk) 29 APOLOGIES Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Mrs D Archer, Mrs S Sarll and D West 30 MEMBERS’ INTERESTS There were no declarations of personal or prejudicial interests given 31 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None 32 MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 16 October 2007 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a true record. RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 20 November 2007 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a true record. 33 MATTERS ARISING There were no matters arising from the previous meetings 34 CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA (a) To consider the quotation for upgrade to the CCTV cameras The Chairman read out the quotation from Frontline for two new infrared cameras in the play area. He said that the office was waiting for another quote from Frontline, which would look at the play area from different angles. Members felt that more quotes should be obtained from different companies AGREED to obtain further quotes (b) Correspondence regarding the insurance claim The Chairman read out the letter from the insurance company about the claim for the play train that was vandalised last year and the quotation for a replacement. Members felt that more quotes should be obtained before a decision was made AGREED to obtain further quotes 35 RECREATION GROUND/PLAYING FIELD Concern over the amount of dog faeces on the football pitch areas The Chairman read out an email that had been received from a resident concerning the amount of dog faeces on the football pitches. Members felt that several things should be done to help the problem: · If it is within the power of the Town Council ‘No Dogs’ signs should be erected · An item should be put in the newsletter · Photographs should be taken of any person not clearing up after their dog · Maybe get the dog warden to make more prosecutions · Whether an alternative site could be found for the doggie bin which is behind the football container 36 YOUTH ZONE Report on the youth meeting on 4 December 2007 The Chairman reported that he had met with 4 young people and Cllrs H Harper, Ms C Marshall and D West and the youngsters had explained what extra pieces of equipment they would like to see at the skate park. The Chairman and Cllr H Harper were going to meet with GBH to see what could be done. The Chairman reported that he had arranged that the £2,000 from the Youth Zone account had been transferred to the Town Council account and earmarked for the Youth Zone 37 ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT The following accounts due for payment were put forward to members for approval Handyman 31/12/2007 488.97 Countrywide Tree Specialists Removal of shrubs behind MUGA 1128.00 MJ Ryall Materials for repair of benches 58.75 Eon Street lighting 176.96 RESOLVED these accounts be paid CHAIRMAN
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